Congressional Camp

Congressional Camp offers Day Camp with sports, horseback riding, archery, arts, ziplining, taekwondo, and daily swimming in newly renovated pools with a diving board, slide, and splash pad. It also offers Great Adventures with swimming in a kids’ pool and splash pad, riding miniature horses, and nature walks, art, science, and cooking. Specialty Camps are themed, hands-on camps, and Travel Camps depart daily for adventures and excursions in the DC area.

Programs

• Day Camp — Rising 1st Grade – Rising 9th Grade · 3-day rotating schedule; daily swimming · Activities include sports, horseback riding, archery, arts, ziplining, and taekwondo. Swimming is in newly renovated pools with a diving board, slide, and splash pad.
• Great Adventures — Rising Junior Kindergarten – Rising Kindergarten · Daily · For younger campers; activities include swimming in a kids’ pool and splash pad, riding miniature horses, and nature walks, art, science, cooking, and more.
• Specialty Camps — Rising Junior Kindergarten – Rising 9th Grade · One-week schedule · Themed, hands-on camps. Campers visit the Congressional School campus twice per week to enjoy swimming in the pools. EHP and bus services are available.
• Summer Academy — Daily · Academic focused; provides daily small group instruction for one hour during the camp day. Courses include reading, math, foreign language, and STEM.
• Travel Camps — Daily · Depart daily for adventures and excursions in the DC area.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–14 years old
• General schedule: Day Camp operates on a 3-day rotating schedule. Great Adventures has daily activities. Specialty Camps run on a one-week schedule. Summer Academy provides daily small group instruction for one hour during the camp day. Travel Camps depart daily. EHP is offered before and after the scheduled camp day.

About the provider

Congressional Camp has over 80 years of experience. Its leadership team includes Brittneigh McAvey, Director of Student Life and Summer Programs; Gene Giammitorio, Assistant Director of Summer Programs and Outdoor Education; Levi Herrera, Auxiliary Programs Manager; Sergio Jimenez, Auxiliary Programs and Transportation Manager; and Jackie Lutz, Auxiliary Programs Associate. It is described as Virginia’s premier Adventure Day Camp.

• Extended Hours Program (EHP) — Children before and after the scheduled camp day · 7:00 – 9:00 AM and 4:00 – 6:00 PM · $30–$200 per day · Before and after camp care at both Congressional School and Sleepy Hollow Elementary locations.

Registration coming in December. Parent Drop-Off/Pick-Up runs from 8:45–9:15 AM and 3:45–4:15 PM for Specialty Camps. Campers not picked up by 4:15 PM will be taken to EHP. Bus services and EHP are available for Specialty Camps.

What families say

“We don’t have enough words of gratitude to express what the Congo Camp staff did for our two children this summer. It’s a true blessing and gift for us to have a place like Congo Camp where we can send both of our kids and know they’re going to have an amazing time under watchful eyes.” — Emily

“The most well rounded, fun for all, summer camp! My daughter couldn’t wait to go each day and wanted to stay longer in the afternoon if she could.” — Amy

“Congressional camp is amazing! My kids love it there and are excited to go every day and the staff is exceptional. For a working parent, the hours and options for the full summer are perfect.” — Danielle

Last updated October 27, 2026.